Microsoft promises ‘robust’ USB 3.0 support in Windows 8

No points for calling this one, but Microsoft confirmed today that Windows 8 will indeed boast support for the USB 3.0 specification, and “robust” support at that. That features not only the better transfer speeds you’d expect, however the promise of higher battery life because of the enhanced power management measures the specification allows. Naturally, Microsoft will even continue to support all your less speedy USB devices, and says that it’s actually created a brand spanking new Microsoft USB Test Tool (or MUTT) to make certain everything works with no hitch — it’s described as “1,000 devices on a USB thumb drive.” Head on past the break for a fast demo video.

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